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Looking Up and Up

My first outing with Blarney Photography Club since March 2020 and it was a very pleasant walk along the bird sanctuary in Blarney.

Aperture	ƒ/2.2
Camera	SM-G998B
Focal length	2.2mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/470s

Put a mask on your face

Put a mask on your face
You big disgrace,
spreading your germs all over the place.

* Spotted on the doors of Golden Discs, St. Patrick Street, Cork.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	320
Shutter speed	1/500s

After The Sunset

Looking towards the Beara Peninsula from Sheep’s Head moments after this sunset photo. The sun had set behind the hills but it still lit up the sky for some time at this time of year.

Aperture	ƒ/11
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	146mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/60s

Little Grotto at the Church

Water gurgles over the stones of this grotto at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Blarney. Makes a lovely sound as you walk past.

Aperture	ƒ/2.2
Camera	SM-G998B
Focal length	2.2mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/1000s

In the Lanzarote Sunshine

Aperture	ƒ/4
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	35mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/1250s

DO NOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS

Well, I won’t drive on the grass if you don’t.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	DSC-RX100M4
Focal length	25.7mm
ISO	1250
Shutter speed	1/80s

Tree After Sunset

This tree is the one remaining part of the old field left on the site of the “new” estate of Cluain Ard in Blarney.

Camera	SM-G998B
Focal length	2.2mm

Sunset over the Beara Peninsula

The sun sets over the Beara Peninsula last weekend. Pictured from Sheep’s Head, about 2km from the tip of the peninsula. Got there just in time to see this!

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	87mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/800s

Light Breaks Through

The setting sun hidden by clouds. In the middle of December last year there was a strong cold wind blowing off the sea making it almost impossible to stand up and take photos!

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/500s

The Straight Road

Trees loom over a narrow country road. Thankfully it was a nice bright day and not spooky one bit!

Aperture	ƒ/2.2
Camera	SM-G998B
Focal length	2.2mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/1500s

Roadside Flowers

On a beautiful May evening on a road near Blarney.

Aperture	ƒ/2.2
Camera	SM-G998B
Focal length	2.2mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/700s

Golden Spring Leaves

Golden leaves in the grounds of Blarney Woollen Mills last month.

Aperture	ƒ/2.4
Camera	SM-G965F
Focal length	4.3mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1/190s